Hennepin County Code Chapter 16 regulates tree removal, replacement, and protection on county-owned land and along county highways, supporting the Climate Action Plan canopy goals.
Chapter 16 of the Hennepin County Code governs tree work on county property, including parks, libraries, HCMC campus, and county road right-of-way. Anyone planning tree removal, pruning, or planting along a county highway needs a permit from Hennepin County Public Works. The code addresses oak wilt, emerald ash borer, and Dutch elm disease management, with seasonal pruning windows for oaks. Private tree removal in cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Edina is governed by city ordinances rather than the county. Hennepin County coordinates with cities on canopy expansion in environmental justice areas.
Unpermitted tree work in county right-of-way can result in restoration orders and per-tree civil penalties under Chapter 16.
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